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Regular City Council meeting set for Tuesday, January 25, 2022
A regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will be held at 7pm on Tuesday, January 25. You can learn more about what’s in store for the meeting and download public information by clicking on the “Read More” button.
Join Riverdale as we remember Dr. Martin Luther King on January 17th.
Mayor Anthony Heddlesten recognizes the contribution of slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King by officially proclaiming MLK Day (January 17, 2022) as Martin Luther King Day in the City of Riverdale.
January 4 was Ava Griswold Day in Riverdale.
At the first City Council meeting of 2022, Mayor Anthony Heddlesten issued a proclamation identifying January 4th as a day of celebration and remembrance of Riverdale centenarian, Ava Griswold McFarlin.
January 12 is COVID-19 Awareness Day.
The Coronavirus pandemic has been with us a while, but there are steps we can take to fight it. That’s why, In the interest of public education and awareness, Mayor Anthony Heddlesten issued the following Mayoral Proclamation at the first meeting of the Riverdale City Council on Tuesday, January 11, 2022.
Elected official work sessions set for January 22, 2022
A series of three, public work sessions involving members of the City Council, Mayor and residents interested in participating on a committee, commission or advisory board are slated to start at 9:00 am on Saturday, January 22, 2022. City maintenance expenses, major projects and capital expenses will be discussed in detail.
First regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council set for January 11, 2022
The regular meeting of the Riverdale City Council will be the first for new mayor, Anthony Heddlesten and council member Vince Jurenga. The meeting will start immediately following the Meals-to-Go Public Hearing which starts at 6:45pm.
Meals-to-Go Public Hearing scheduled for Tuesday, January 11, 2022
A public hearing covering the status of funds granted to the City for 2020’s Meals-to-Go Program is scheduled for 6:45 pm on Tuesday, January 11. Following the conclusion of the hearing, the Council will hold their Regular Meeting scheduled for that day.
Budget Workshop Dates for FY23
Staff and elected officials for the City of Riverdale will be working through the FY23 budget at a series of meetings running from November of 2022 through March of 2022. The City’s next fiscal year begins in July of this year and ends in June of 2023.
City Administrator goals and objectives set for 2022
As its last piece of business in 2021, the City Council of Riverdale finalized and approved an ambitious set of goals and objectives for City Administrator Kent Royster who is currently the sole employee of the City. Among the first items on his list: recruiting and hiring some people to help him in 2022.
Special City Council meeting held on Tuesday, December 28, 2021
A special meeting of the Riverdale City Council was held held on 7pm on Tuesday, December 28, 2021. At that meeting, elected officials reviewed and approved performance goals and objectives for City Administrator, Kent Royster.
FY23 Budget work session held on Tuesday, December 14, 2021
A public work session for the FY23 budget was held by the Riverdale City Council at 6pm on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. At that meeting, budgets for the Public Safety and General Government (Administration) Departments were discussed.
Riverdale considers new sanitary sewer rates for FY 23
For some time, Riverdale has been working on re-aligning its sanitary sewer finances (both capital investment and rates) for the coming year. Following a discussion with some concerned citizens, the proposed ordinance change has been tabled until new cost projections can be worked out and rates computed.